Skip to main content
Join The Community
- Join our community
11
Premium Benefits
24/7
Access Available
21K+
Active Members
Commenting
Join the discussion
Exclusive Articles Coming Soon
Member-only articles
Weekly Newsletters
Weekly gaming & entertainment news
Member Badges
Earn badges as you go
Exclusive Competitions
Members-only prize draws
Curated Deals Coming Soon
Tech and gaming deals worth grabbing
GET COMMUNITY ACCESS QUICK
For the quickest way to join, simply enter your email below and get access. We will send a confirmation and sign you up to our newsletter to keep you updated on all your gaming news.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
FIND OUT ABOUT OUR MAGAZINE
Want to subscribe to the magazine? Click the button below to find out more information.
Find out more
GET Community ACCESS QUICK

Join the GamesRadar community for quick access. Enter your email below and we'll send confirmation, and sign you up to our newsletter.

By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Background
Welcome to GamesRADAR+ Community !
Hi ,

Your membership journey starts here.

Keep exploring and earning more as a member.

MY ACCOUNT

Badge picture
Earn your first badge
Read 1 article to unlock your first badge.
Keep earning badges
Explore ways to get more involved as a member.
Latest Games News

Latest Games News

Breaking gaming news and updates

Read Now
Latest Games Reviews

Latest Games Reviews

Expert verdicts on the newest releases

Read Now

See what you’ve unlocked.

Explore your membership benefits.

Explore
Member Exclusives

Stay Ahead with GamesRadar+

Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.

Explore

Sign Out
GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+
US EditionUS CA EditionCanada UK EditionUK AU EditionAustralia
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Games
    • Game Insights
      • Games News
      • Games Features
      • Games Reviews
      • Games Guides
      • Big in 2026
      • The Big Preview
      • On The Radar
      • Indie Spotlight
      • Future Games Show
      • Golden Joystick Awards
    • Genres
      • Action Games
      • RPGs
      • Action RPGs
      • Adventure Games
      • Third Person Shooters
      • FPS Games
    • Platforms
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X
      • PC
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Nintendo Switch 2
      • Tabletop Gaming
    • Franchises
      • Grand Theft Auto
      • Pokemon
      • Assassin's Creed
      • Monster Hunter
      • Fortnite
      • Cyberpunk
      • Red Dead
      • The Elder Scrolls
      • The Sims
  • Entertainment
    • TV Shows
      • TV News
      • TV Reviews
      • Anime Shows
      • Sci-Fi Shows
      • Superhero Shows
      • Animated Shows
      • Marvel TV Shows
      • Star Wars TV Shows
      • DC TV Shows
    • Movies
      • Movie News
      • Movie Reviews
      • Big Screen Spotlight
      • Superhero Movies
      • Action Movies
      • Anime Movies
      • Sci-Fi Movies
      • Horror Movies
      • Marvel Movies
      • DC Movies
    • Streaming
      • Apple TV Plus
      • Disney Plus
      • Netflix
      • HBO
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Hulu
    • Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • DC Comics
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Lego
    • Dungeons and Dragons
    • Merch
  • Hardware
    • Insights
      • Hardware News
      • Hardware Reviews
      • Hardware Features
    • Computing
      • Desktop PCs
      • Laptops
      • Handhelds
    • Peripherals
      • Headsets & Headphones
      • TVs & Monitors
      • Gaming Mice
      • Gaming Keyboards
      • Gaming Chairs
      • Speakers & Audio
    • Accessories & Tech
      • Gaming Controllers
      • Tech
      • SSDs & Hard Drives
      • VR
      • Accessories
      • Retro
  • Deals
    • Game Deals
    • Tech Deals
    • TV Deals
    • Buying Guides
  • Video
    • Video
    • GR+ Replay - Submit Your Clips
  • Newsletters
    • Quizzes
    • About Us
    • How to pitch to us
    • How we score
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
    • Total Film
  • home
  • Games
    • View Games
      • Games News
      • Games Features
      • Games Reviews
      • Games Guides
      • Big in 2026
      • The Big Preview
      • On The Radar
      • Indie Spotlight
      • Future Games Show
      • Golden Joystick Awards
      • Action Games
      • RPGs
      • Action RPGs
      • Adventure Games
      • Third Person Shooters
      • FPS Games
    • Platforms
      • View Platforms
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X
      • PC
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Nintendo Switch 2
      • Tabletop Gaming
      • Grand Theft Auto
      • Pokemon
      • Assassin's Creed
      • Monster Hunter
      • Fortnite
      • Cyberpunk
      • Red Dead
      • The Elder Scrolls
      • The Sims
  • Entertainment
    • View Entertainment
    • TV Shows
      • View TV Shows
      • TV News
      • TV Reviews
      • Anime Shows
      • Sci-Fi Shows
      • Superhero Shows
      • Animated Shows
      • Marvel TV Shows
      • Star Wars TV Shows
      • DC TV Shows
    • Movies
      • View Movies
      • Movie News
      • Movie Reviews
      • Big Screen Spotlight
      • Superhero Movies
      • Action Movies
      • Anime Movies
      • Sci-Fi Movies
      • Horror Movies
      • Marvel Movies
      • DC Movies
    • Streaming
      • View Streaming
      • Apple TV Plus
      • Disney Plus
      • Netflix
      • HBO
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Hulu
    • Comics
      • View Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • DC Comics
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Lego
    • Dungeons and Dragons
    • Merch
  • Hardware
    • View Hardware
      • Hardware News
      • Hardware Reviews
      • Hardware Features
      • Desktop PCs
      • Laptops
      • Handhelds
    • Peripherals
      • View Peripherals
      • Headsets & Headphones
      • TVs & Monitors
      • Gaming Mice
      • Gaming Keyboards
      • Gaming Chairs
      • Speakers & Audio
      • Gaming Controllers
      • Tech
      • SSDs & Hard Drives
      • VR
      • Accessories
      • Retro
  • Deals
    • View Deals
    • Game Deals
    • Tech Deals
    • TV Deals
    • Buying Guides
  • Video
    • View Video
    • Video
    • GR+ Replay - Submit Your Clips
  • Newsletters
    • Quizzes
    • About Us
    • How to pitch to us
    • How we score
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
    • Total Film
Trending
  • Pokemon Winds and Waves
  • New Games for 2026
  • Submit your game clips
  • GDC
Don't miss these
PS3 photo taken by Future Studios
Games The 25 best PS3 games of all time
Slay the Spire 2
Roguelike Games Slay the Spire 2's Steam domination was always "written in the stars", according to surprised Palworld dev
The Nintendo Switch 2 playing Donkey Kong: Bananza and surrounded by accessories on a wooden table
Nintendo Switch 2 5 games that have defined the first year of Switch 2 (so far)
Slay the Spire 2 character in a skull mask looking shocked
Roguelike Games Slay the Spire 2 beats Elden Ring Nightreign as Steam's biggest roguelike, as launch players rise 162,000% over the OG
Best Ps5 games
Games Best PS5 games: The 25 greatest PlayStation 5 games in 2026, ranked
Silksong heroine Hornet on dark rocks
Action Games We will never get another game like Hollow Knight: Silksong
Slay the Spire 2
Roguelike Games Slay the Spire 2 dev "totally blown away" as the roguelike hits 573,000 Steam players: "We'll getcha one day Silksong"
Slay the Spire 2
Roguelike Games Slay the Spire 2 early access review: "Instantly familiar, but already bursting with new ideas"
All the characters in Mario Kart World celebrating in front a Mario Kart banner
Games Nintendo's 2025 has been all about the hardware, but 2026 is going to be its year for games
Ghost of Tsushima sequel Ghost of Yotei reveal trailer screenshot
Action Games Ghost of Yotei has "exceeded the sales" of Ghost of Tsushima "in the same period of time," says Sony CFO
Ape Escape
Platforming Games How Ape Escape's DualShock legacy lives on in today's PS5 games: "We'll never make it compatible with regular controls!"
Four pictures of games from our selection of the best Switch 2 games list, showing Donkey Kong, Cloud from Final Fantasy, Mario and Luigi, and three starter Pokemon.
Games The 20 best Switch 2 games to play in 2026
Sir Lora in Divinity: Original Sin 2
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate 3 sales are huge since Divinity announcement says Larian boss, and OS2 has had "its best month" since 2017
King Boo traps players in webs in Super Mario Bros Wonder for Switch 2
Super Mario Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition adds some major Mario Party vibes, feeling like a worthy expansion
Slay the Spire 2
Roguelike Games Slay the Spire 2 lead backtracks on Marathon "small indie passion projects" joke as the roguelike dominates Steam
  1. Games
  2. Action
  3. LittleBigPlanet 2

Sackboy finds success at last, while Mass Effect 2 isn't massively effective

News
By Justin Towell published 24 January 2011

Sony mascot tops the 'selling charts' for sequel's debut week

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

  • Facebook
  • X
  • Pinterest
  • Flipboard
  • Email
Share this article
Join the conversation
Follow us
Add us as a preferred source on Google
Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more


By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

You are now subscribed

Your newsletter sign-up was successful


Want to add more newsletters?

GamesRadar+

Every Friday

GamesRadar+

Your weekly update on everything you could ever want to know about the games you already love, games we know you're going to love in the near future, and tales from the communities that surround them.

GTA 6 O'clock

Every Thursday

GTA 6 O'clock

Our special GTA 6 newsletter, with breaking news, insider info, and rumor analysis from the award-winning GTA 6 O'clock experts.

Knowledge

Every Friday

Knowledge

From the creators of Edge: A weekly videogame industry newsletter with analysis from expert writers, guidance from professionals, and insight into what's on the horizon.

The Setup

Every Thursday

The Setup

Hardware nerds unite, sign up to our free tech newsletter for a weekly digest of the hottest new tech, the latest gadgets on the test bench, and much more.

Switch 2 Spotlight

Every Wednesday

Switch 2 Spotlight

Sign up to our new Switch 2 newsletter, where we bring you the latest talking points on Nintendo's new console each week, bring you up to date on the news, and recommend what games to play.

The Watchlist

Every Saturday

The Watchlist

Subscribe for a weekly digest of the movie and TV news that matters, direct to your inbox. From first-look trailers, interviews, reviews and explainers, we've got you covered.

SFX

Once a month

SFX

Get sneak previews, exclusive competitions and details of special events each month!


Join the club

Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.


An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
Subscribe to our newsletter

LittleBigPlanet didn't set the world alight when it was released in 2008. Sure, it received rave reviews and got to the top of the PS3 charts, but the PS3 install base wasn't so great at the time so it never really got the attention it deserved. Sony then claimed it would be a slow burner.Media Molecule stated that there would not be a sequel as it wasn't that kind of game. Turns out a sequel was exactly what Sackboy needed to hit the big time - and now it's here,he has.


Above: Yay! It's all flowers and rainbows now. And well-deserved too if our10/10 reviewis anything to go by

In the UKIE All-Format Chart for Week 3 of 2011, Sackboy reigns supreme, displacing Call of Duty Black Ops from the top spot and sitting pretty as the top selling game across all formats (erm... not counting download sales but those charts are never included). LittleBigPlanet 2 is a success - especially compared to PS3's other latest big-hitter, Mass Effect 2, which sits at 7 this week - and that's including residual 360 sales.

You may like
  • PS3 photo taken by Future Studios The 25 best PS3 games of all time
  • Slay the Spire 2 Slay the Spire 2's Steam domination was always "written in the stars", according to surprised Palworld dev
  • The Nintendo Switch 2 playing Donkey Kong: Bananza and surrounded by accessories on a wooden table 5 games that have defined the first year of Switch 2 (so far)

But what caused the change for Sackboy? Word of mouth from long-time PS3 owners passing on the message to newbies? Or maybe the fact that Sony has actually been advertising the game's features rather than abstract suggestionsof its content this time round?

That said, I do still remember the one with 'he got hit by a caaa' from the first time round:

Class.

Here's the full Top 20 for the UK charts, so you can see how strong the competition was:

Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

1) LittleBigPlanet 2
2) Call of Duty: Black Ops
3) Just Dance 2
4) FIFA 11
5) Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
6) Wii Fit Plus
7) Mass Effect 2
8) Kinect Sports
9) Gran Turismo 5
10) Need For Speed Hot Pursuit

Have you bought the game? Are you loving it? Let us know what you think in the comments.

24 Jan, 2011

You may like
  • PS3 photo taken by Future Studios The 25 best PS3 games of all time
  • Slay the Spire 2 Slay the Spire 2's Steam domination was always "written in the stars", according to surprised Palworld dev
  • The Nintendo Switch 2 playing Donkey Kong: Bananza and surrounded by accessories on a wooden table 5 games that have defined the first year of Switch 2 (so far)

Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (C)2010UKIE Ltd


Above: Yay! It's all flowers and rainbows now. And well-deserved too if our10/10 reviewis anything to go by

In the UKIE All-Format Chart for Week 3 of 2011, Sackboy reigns supreme, displacing Call of Duty Black Ops from the top spot and sitting pretty as the top selling game across all formats (erm... not counting download sales but those charts are never included). LittleBigPlanet 2 is a success - especially compared to PS3's other latest big-hitter, Mass Effect 2, which sits at 7 this week - and that's including residual 360 sales.

But what caused the change for Sackboy? Word of mouth from long-time PS3 owners passing on the message to newbies? Or maybe the fact that Sony has actually been advertising the game's features rather than abstract suggestionsof its content this time round?

That said, I do still remember the one with 'he got hit by a caaa' from the first time round:

Class.

Here's the full Top 20 for the UK charts, so you can see how strong the competition was:

1) LittleBigPlanet 2
2) Call of Duty: Black Ops
3) Just Dance 2
4) FIFA 11
5) Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
6) Wii Fit Plus
7) Mass Effect 2
8) Kinect Sports
9) Gran Turismo 5
10) Need For Speed Hot Pursuit

Have you bought the game? Are you loving it? Let us know what you think in the comments.

24 Jan, 2011

Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (C)2010UKIE Ltd

TOPICS
Sony
CATEGORIES
PlayStation Platforms
Justin Towell
Justin Towell
Social Links Navigation
Freelance Writer

Justin was a GamesRadar+ staffer for 10 years but is now a freelance writer, musician and videographer. He's big on retro, Sega and racing games (especially retro Sega racing games) and currently also writes for Play Magazine, Traxion.gg, PC Gamer and TopTenReviews, as well as running his own YouTube channel. Having learned to love all platforms equally after Sega left the hardware industry (sniff), his favourite games include Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams, Zelda BotW, Sea of Thieves, Sega Rally Championship and Treasure Island Dizzy.

Read more
PS3 photo taken by Future Studios
Games The 25 best PS3 games of all time
 
 
Slay the Spire 2
Roguelike Games Slay the Spire 2's Steam domination was always "written in the stars", according to surprised Palworld dev
 
 
The Nintendo Switch 2 playing Donkey Kong: Bananza and surrounded by accessories on a wooden table
Nintendo Switch 2 5 games that have defined the first year of Switch 2 (so far)
 
 
Slay the Spire 2 character in a skull mask looking shocked
Roguelike Games Slay the Spire 2 beats Elden Ring Nightreign as Steam's biggest roguelike, as launch players rise 162,000% over the OG
 
 
Best Ps5 games
Games Best PS5 games: The 25 greatest PlayStation 5 games in 2026, ranked
 
 
Silksong heroine Hornet on dark rocks
Action Games We will never get another game like Hollow Knight: Silksong
 
 
Latest in Action
Assassin's Creed Shadows cinematic screenshot
Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed Shadows players have sunk over 334 million hours into the game and pet 26 million cats
 
 
God of War protagonist Kratos, splattered in blood, looks pensive
God of War God of War devs didn't expect to spend 4 years in development: They "crunched like motherf***ers"
 
 
The Legend of Zelda Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan says Breath of the Wild is "the greatest game ever made"
 
 
A player looking at a Sphinx while holding a hawk during Assassin's Creed Origins.
Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed is "so great" because it's "based on historical knowledge," Shadows art lead says
 
 
A shootout in Warframe: 1999
Action Games Warframe codes (March 2026) and how to redeem them for boosters, glyphs, decorations, and more
 
 
Assassin's Creed Shadows screenshot showing Yasuke kneeling and praying while wearing a traditional purple robe
Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed Shadows lead is simply "proud" the game launched because "shipping a game nowadays is a small miracle"
 
 
Latest in News
Assassin's Creed Shadows cinematic screenshot
Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed Shadows players have sunk over 334 million hours into the game and pet 26 million cats
 
 
Razer Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse on a black mat
Gaming Mice The Razer Viper V4 Pro refreshes the line with "faster and more consistent aim"
 
 
Zazie Beetz in They Will Kill You, covered in blood and wielding a flaming axe
Horror Movies Black Mirror star's new horror movie is called "Kill Bill meets Ready or Not" in first reviews
 
 
Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys season 5 trailer
Superhero Shows The Boys showrunner says that Homelander is "more miserable than ever" in season 5
 
 
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run
Anime Shows Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run and Frieren are fighting for the top spot on the highest-rated anime ranking
 
 
Wind Waker Link in the King of Red Lions figure or a foaming sea
Toys & Collectibles This amazing Legend Zelda figure recreates my favorite game in the series, but costs almost double the Switch 2
 
 
LATEST ARTICLES
  1. Razer Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse on a black mat
    1
    The Razer Viper V4 Pro refreshes the line with "faster and more consistent aim"
  2. 2
    Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run and Frieren are fighting for the top spot on the highest-rated anime ranking
  3. 3
    The Boys showrunner says that Homelander is "more miserable than ever" in season 5
  4. 4
    This amazing Legend Zelda figure recreates my favorite game in the series, but costs almost double the Switch 2
  5. 5
    Epic Games lays off "over 1,000" people, CEO blames "the downturn in Fortnite engagement"

GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google
  • Terms and conditions
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Accessibility statement
  • Careers
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Review guidelines
  • Write for us
  • Accessibility Statement

© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...